Federal Government Invests $500,000 in New Youth and Family Centre in Glace Bay
The federal government is contributing $500,000 through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to support the construction of the New Dawn Youth and Family Centre in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Scheduled to open in 2027, the facility will offer childcare, recreational amenities, and programs focused on youth development and community accessibility.
The federal government is investing $500,000 toward the construction of a new community and youth hub in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. The funding is directed to the New Dawn Youth and Family Centre, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open in 2027.
The financial contribution comes from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s Innovative Communities Fund. Sean Fraser, the federal minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, stated that the support helps broaden reach and deliver more services in one place.
The centre is designed to support accessible spaces for people of all backgrounds. It will provide young people with opportunities to build skills in workforce training, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, newcomer services, and youth leadership.
Features of the New Dawn Youth and Family Centre include 49 licensed full-day childcare spaces, a gymnasium, a community kitchen, a café, a creative lab, and indoor and outdoor skateparks.